Atlanta Braves at Miami Marlins odds, picks and predictions

The Atlanta Braves (19-10) will begin a 3-game series against the Miami Marlins (16-13) on Tuesday at loanDepot park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Marlins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 3-1

On Monday, the Braves split a doubleheader against the New York Mets (winning 9-8 and losing 5-3), giving them a 2-1 series win. OF Ronald Acuna suffered a shoulder injury after getting hit by a pitch in Game 2 of the doubleheader, so it remains to be seen if he’s able to play on Tuesday.

The Marlins defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Sunday to complete the 3-game series sweep in Chicago. Following a 4-game losing streak, Miami is on a 4-game winning streak, with the 1st win of that streak against the Braves last Thursday.

Braves at Marlins projected starters

RHP Bryce Elder vs. RHP Sandy Alcantara

Elder (2-0, 2.17 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 29 IP.

• Has given up 0 ER in the 3 starts this season where he recorded 6-plus K’s
• April 26 vs. Marlins: 5 1/3 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K and no-decision in Braves’ 6-4 win

Alcantara (1-2, 5.04 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 30 1/3 IP.

• His numbers are inflated due to a horrible outing April 10 vs. the Philadelphia Phillies (9 ER, 10 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 4 IP)
• April 26 vs. Braves: 5 2/3 IP,  4 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K and no-decision in Marlins’ 6-4 loss

Braves at Marlins odds

BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:19 a.m. ET.

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Braves at Marlins picks and predictions

Prediction

Marlins 4, Braves 3

With Acuna potentially out for the Braves and Atlanta coming off a doubleheader on Monday, I’ll take the MARLINS (-110) at home in this NL East matchup. I also expect Alcantara to have a solid outing for Miami despite some of his early-season struggles.

PASS.

Even though I have the Marlins coming away with the win on Tuesday, the Braves should keep this game close. That being said, wagering on Atlanta to keep the game within 2 runs isn’t advised at the current odds (-190).

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LEAN UNDER 7.5 (-105).

Besides expecting a productive performance from Alcantara, Elder has been reliable for the Braves to begin the season, so runs could be hard to come by in Tuesday’s game. The Under is 5-1-3 in the last 9 meetings in Miami.

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